Skype is a video conferencing tool that you can use to make free one-to-one and group video and voice calls, send instant messages, and share files with others.

Get crystal clear audio and HD video calling for both one-to-one and group calls. Create meetings and your guests can join in one click, without needing to sign in or download the Skype app.

Share your screen during live video calls and share your location with others so they know where you are. You can also use the background effects to blur your background or choose an image to set as your background.

Make your conversations more engaging with reactions to instant messages. You can customize your reactions so that you have easy access to your most frequently used reactions.

Create a more inclusive environment for meetings with the Raise Hand feature. All participants need to do to be heard is raise their hand so the host can ask for their thoughts.

Record your Skype calls to refer to them later. On the call, you also have the option to get live subtitles, making it easier for everyone to stay on the same page. With an AI-powered translator, Skype also offers real-time translation of voice and video calls as well as instant messages.

Share photos, videos, and other types of files up to 300MB quickly and easily by dragging and dropping them into your conversation window. Need to find a file or conversation? Use the Find button under the chat header to find important conversations or files using keywords.

Make calls to landline and mobile phones anywhere in the world for a low rate. And forward your Skype calls to your phone so that you never miss a call.

With Skype, you can also set up a voicemail for when you are unable to answer calls and set up caller identification so that your mobile or Skype number appears when you call mobile or landline phones from Skype.

Key features

Audio and HD video calling with call recording and live subtitles
Smart messaging with @mentions, custom reactions, and more
Send files like photos and videos up to 300MB by dragging and dropping
Screen sharing during calls with integrated screen sharing
AI-powered real-time translation of voice calls, video calls, and instant messaging
Call phones internationally with low rates and send SMS messages
Background effects that blur background or change it to a selected image
Search within the conversation to refer back to a specific part of the chat
Forward Skype calls to any phone and show up on caller ID for mobiles and landlines

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